FAZ + driving report BMW R 12 G/S: Winter tour to WinterthurBy Walter Wille05.01.2026, 09:42Reading time: 6 min. Expand image descriptionThe letters G and S always stood for terrain and road. Or maybe for terrain and snow? A historic lap with the BMW R 12 G/S. Go to Source
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German FAZ: The German car manufacturers are playing on the attack again – that’s a good thing!010405
There is fear of a major industrial decline in Germany, and in terms of job losses, nowhere is the need as great as in the most German of all industries: automobile manufacturing. In the decades since the Second World War, the global reputation of their cars has not only made Germans rich, but also proud.… Continue reading German FAZ: The German car manufacturers are playing on the attack again – that’s a good thing!010405
@BMW: A Milestone for Human-Vehicle Interaction. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant expanded to include Amazon Alexa + Technology.004520
Munich/Las Vegas. In 2026, BMW will expand its BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, built on Amazon’s AI Alexa+ architecture, taking voice interaction between humans and vehicles to a new level. BMW will become the first car manufacturer to integrate the AI assistant technology into its vehicles, starting with the BMW iX3. This new functionality enables intuitive… Continue reading @BMW: A Milestone for Human-Vehicle Interaction. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant expanded to include Amazon Alexa + Technology.004520
Caterpillar to Showcase Next Era in Industrial AI and Autonomy at CES 2026
Company leaders to highlight how advanced technology is changing the industrial landscape during keynote and live demonstrations IRVING, Texas, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will take the keynote stage and show floor at CES® 2026, the world’s most powerful tech event, to highlight how Industrial AI and autonomy are unlocking innovation… Continue reading Caterpillar to Showcase Next Era in Industrial AI and Autonomy at CES 2026
The A-Z of cars named after animals: Ant to Zebra via… Golf?
From the diminutive (Austin) Ant to the robust (Daihatsu) Zebra, the automotive world has long looked to the animal kingdom for inspiration. It is a logical leap, really: naming a machine after a beast infuses cold steel with breath, character and intent. But for every thoroughbred stallion or venomous snake that has graced a bootlid, there… Continue reading The A-Z of cars named after animals: Ant to Zebra via… Golf?
Aion to Zenvo: The 159 new cars coming to the UK this year
New year, new cars: 2026 is shaping up to be a big one for the industry, with plenty of brands and models making their debuts. From the baby EVs that didn’t seem possible only a few years ago to ripsnorting V8 supercars and VIP-hauling vans, there’s something here to catch the eye of everyone. Here’s… Continue reading Aion to Zenvo: The 159 new cars coming to the UK this year
All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026
Lease deals get all the hype, but a lot of people would still rather buy their vehicles. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck, because there’s a whole bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month – including the new “affordable” Tesla Model Y Standard! The $7,500 federal EV tax credit… Continue reading All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026
COCOS 4 Is Here, Fully Open Source
BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — COCOS, the globally renowned provider of game engines and development tools fully acquired by SUD, today announced the full open-sourcing of COCOS 4. Scope of Open Source Continue Reading The following repositories are now publicly available: 1. Engine Repository: https://github.com/cocos/cocos4 2. Cross-Platform Code Includes all native platform compatibility code. Compatibility… Continue reading COCOS 4 Is Here, Fully Open Source
BMW takes full control of Alpina performance brand
BMW has officially taken full control of Alpina and given first hints of its plans for the long-running performance firm – claiming future models will focus on a “unique balance of maximum performance and superior driving comfort.” The Munich manufacturer acquired the 60-year-old Alpina firm, famed for its extensively modified versions of BMW models in 2022.… Continue reading BMW takes full control of Alpina performance brand
Experience the Future of Family Tech: myFirst Set to Introduce Full Product Line at CES
Empowering a new generation to Explore Together through creativity, connection, and safe digital experiences. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — myFirst, the leading kids’ tech brand redefining how families experience technology, will unveil its full product lineup at CES 2026 (Hall A–D, Booth 53739). The collection includes the myFirst Frame Clario digital frame, the… Continue reading Experience the Future of Family Tech: myFirst Set to Introduce Full Product Line at CES